iPads and Literacy

1) There is no such thing as a magic wand
2) Teaching strategies and systematic teaching methods are still at the center of all you do in the teaching learning process:

---

Resources:

Here is an introduction handout to the iPad

---

Here is a video example of how the iPad and specific apps could be used to document and assess fluency.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLqoI7etRJY&feature=youtu.be

Here is an iBook for you to open on your iPad.

Nicole Sprainger writes this book as a guide in support of teachers using iPads in their classroom literacy programs.

1. Download the file.
2. Import it to iTunes.
3. Synch it to your own iPad.
4. You will open it in iBooks.

---

Here is a 1-hour workshop presentation that illustrates classroom implementation from teacher, Rich Colosi, who uses mobile devices daily integrated throughout the literacy curriculum.

http://go.appitic.com/index.php/webcasts/richard-colosi-integrating-ipad-literacy-circles

---

PPT presentation on the use of iPads for Special Education

---

Essential Questions to keep in mind during class exploration. Please be able to tell us:

• Who is the learner that you discussed?

• What target learning areas did you identify?

• Which app did you find that might provide appropriate skills practice?

• Which other apps did you find that might provide dynamic learning opportunities?